21 Jan 1772
Page 4
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 21, 1772
Page
4
A spirited letter to a lord criticizes Navy pay, appointments, and the marine corps. It questions the paymaster, secretary, and officers while detailing alleged favoritism and poor recruitment practices. The author raises concerns about clerks, allowances, and potential abuses in the East India Company's forces.
The piece laments Colonel Luttrell as a symbol of venal public life, recounting promiscuity, ingratitude, and political manipulation. It traces his ascent under a king, his coupling with elite circles, and his defeat in public opinion amid sensational private vices. It also notes accompanying society gossip, military moves, trade, thefts, and maritime arrivals.
A late night Junto gathering at the Premier's house featured Mungo and Mr. Rigby's first appearance. They approved a motion to inquire into the legality of recent Irish Commons proceedings and pensions, with fears about potential publications in the House and a push to punish perceived insults to the British flag by Spaniards. The ministry reportedly plans to redeem a large portion of the national debt this year, while the land tax may drop to three shillings in the pound. The East India Company issue is set for debate next week, amid warm expectations. An action in Westminster Hall involves Simon Luttrell, Lord Irishamy, and the Duke of Cumberland's father-in-law over a statute-barred debt claim.
A historical stock listing notes Bank stock at 152 with 1.5 points, 3 percent red and 88 to 89 with 3-4ths, consol at 4 per cent around 85, 86. India bonds quoted 1225 to 84, long annuities and navy and victualing bills shown with fractional diffs.
YPENCE the dentist to His Majesty has been moved from Red Lion Street Holborn to Soho Square. His days for transplanting remain as before.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.